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I think the small crowd for the Counting Crows could be due to their performance the last time they were in Milwaukee -- the lead singer seemed barely able to stand up and could not remember the words to the songs. The tickets were expensive and the show was terrible. I'm guessing Counting Crows fans who might have purchased tickets would remember that -- I know I did.

SaraA made a comment on why she believes there was such low turnout, and that reason was because the band was apparently terrible during their PREVIOUS Milwaukee show. Your comment makes no sense and has no relation; your comment addresses the quality of last night's show, and hers addresses the reason the venue was 1/4 full.

Typically, people choose to buy or not buy tickets for a concert, you know, before the concert itself is over. Shame on SaraA for trying to provide rationale for the low turnout.

Saw them there a few years ago, sometime in August. It was probably the worst concert I have ever been to. Not sure what was wrong with the guys that night (hungover from the Chicago show?) but they were bad. Were in the wrong key on one song, realized it and stopped playing. People started leaving half-way through the show! Didn't even play an encore; instead Adam spent the 10 minutes at the end of the show telling everyone to make sure they vote for the presidential election. Strange experience for sure!

That was definitely a reason I didn't bother going. Now to realize that they were playing mostly covers? Granted, they were basically giving away tickets, but why would I want to go see a band play some other artists songs?

Glad to hear Adam was wasted last night and actually made it a fun show.

Unless they have been here since Sarah.. I was at that show,,, His e wife was there Hawns daughter or whoever ..yea he climbed under the piano for a couple of songs and assumed the fetal position ...escaping the show totally hilarious

Why is this crowd size any surprise. This band is terrible. Had like two hits back in the day and those were both not that great either. This band belongs at smaller venues and for soccer moms who think they are cool. There are many other bands from the 90s that were better then and still better now than these washed up freaks. Well deserved crowd even with all the discounts and free tix.

So, kmtgod, I'm glad to know that your opinion is now "fact". Next time I have a problem I'll be sure to ask you. Why don't you try basing your "facts" on more than just a few songs they recorded early in their career. Anyone who has bothered to listen to anything other than that knows they have way more to offer.

Hey, I am sure they have had a few more songs and albums since their couple hits back in the day, but so have a lot of bands. I did listen to a few of their covers, was very curious on the Travis one (much better band in fact), and that cover was horrendous. There's a reason the place was empty and no one really cares about this band anymore. They will be playing county fairs in a year or two, which is fine, but just proves to where they should be playing. Groupon should have given the tickets away for free apparently.

I remember that show. Adam is a 50/50 chance. When he is sober, he is the most amazing singer. but when he is drunk....he is terrible. I have seem them about 8 times and at least twice Adam was wasted and sucked. And tho I am a huge Counting Crows fan I didnt want to sit there and listen to a bunch of garbage bands in order to see them. It was way to hot for that. Esp them doing covers. As said above, The Crows have a great selection of original songs to do, they dont need to do lame covers.

Actually, hootie, the new album is quite good and most of the covers are of bands I'm not familiar with so it was a pleasant surprise. Took a while to grow on me but I love it, now. I recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.

The Counting Crows rocked. $5.00 and I was 15 rows away. I could have been closer if I wanted. Adam was on last night. Props to the first two bands also. Field Report I didn't quite get them, but my wife enjoyed them. To quiet for me. So their you go something for everybody.

Another possible reason for the low attendance might be the lack of promotion (rather than them being hacks). Didn't see anything until recently and by then it was too late. Oasis is ok but if we are talking 90's alt bands they are pretty far down my list. To each his own, I guess.

I dont know, heard commercials on the radio. Durwitz was on Kramp and Adler last week and a decent bit of articles and promotion on jsonline along with a groupon deal I think is a pretty big amount of promotion. Not sure what else you could do for them except have a better band dress up as them.

Oasis is miles and miles the better band over them. More albums sold, awards won and fans played before. As well as just appreciation from other bands and so on. Liam Gallagher kills Durwitz as lead singer and Oasis's b-sides are better than the Crows a-sides. No comparison there. Once a band usually does a b-side album, there career is sadly over. Surprised it took this long for the Crows. Hell, the Black Crowes are better than the Counting.

If you are basing who the better band is on album sales then that means Katy Perry and Justin Beiber are better than both. That argument holds no water. Oasis is actually similar in that they had one big album and then largely disappeared to all but their diehard fans. Mostly due to the Gallaghers being total DBs and not being able to get along with each other or anyone else. The crows are still out there doing it.

That is why I listed more than just album sales (awards, overall concert attendance and so on). If either bieber or Katy are still selling that many albums or concerts 15 years from now, then yes they are the bigger artist overall. Id have to say Oasis have had 3 big albums as far as sales go, first three, and had good acclaim or their last. And even with the breakup both factions are doing fairly well all around the world including the US. So Oasis is still doing it on a larger scale across the world much more than the crows. Don't even know how this is a debate.

Ok, if you are going to base your argument on critical acceptance then here you go. August and Everything After certified platinum in the US and Canada and Gold in the UK. Recovering the Satellites certified platinum in the US and Canada, Gold in the UK. This Desert Life certified platinum in the US and Canada, Silver in the UK. Hard Candy certified Gold in the US, UK and Australia. Won multiple grammys and other awards. 4 big albums as well before sales declined mostly due to lack of promotion from record companies after pop radio culture changed in the 00's. Oasis hasn't done anything in the US since 1997. Sure they are big in the UK but that's probably because they are an English band.

Actually I don't show CC winning any Grammys, they were nominated for two. CC have sold a total of 20 million albums total worldwide. While what's the story morning glory alone has sold between 16-20 million by itself worldwide with an estimated 55-70 million albums sold by Oasis. So again, not even close. Oasis has done small arena tours towards the end of the 90's and start of the 00's in the US so I wouldn't say that is nothing. And CCs own Durwitz has been quoted as saying Noel Gallagher is a genius. So again, Oasis > Counting Crows by a landslide.

I highly doubt that Oasis would be selling out arenas if they were to tour the US today. And I've been to the Rave many times. It's not that big so I have a hard time believing that there were more people there than last night. But I could be wrong. In any case, as MisterMke pointed out, music is subjective. If I were to base the bands I listen to on record sales and critical acclaim alone, I wouldn't have heard of half the bands I enjoy today. And my whole reason for responding in the first place is I can't stand it when close minded people think their opinions are the only ones that matter. Or internet trolls who post on articles for bands they don't even like hoping to get a response from someone. Which you did so congratulations. You must be proud.

Taste in music is pretty subjective, kinda like arguing about what's the best fruit. But last time Oasis were in town (2005 I think) they pretty much sold out the Riverside without $5.00 tickets. And there might have been more people at Beady Eye in December at the Rave than there were for CC last night. Those two drink minimum coupons are bad enough the Rave, but when a band has to sell tickets for 5.00 on Groupon and can only packed 1/4 full... well there's a serious lack of interest in the band.

2005 was a much different time for music. Record sales and attendance are down for everyone across the board, with a few obvious exceptions like U2, Springsteen, etc. It's unfortunate, but true. I never said that Noel wasn't talented or that I disliked Oasis. I just prefer others to them. I also choose not to use blanket statements like "they suck" or 'they're hacks".